In August last year, a team of 12 16 year olds from a National Citizen Service scheme led by Albion in the Community were creating a wonderful mural in the underpass at London Road Station.

At the time, the team were uncertain they would ever finish the artwork in time, let alone whether it would last … but it has, and it’s a great addition to our station. And this year, their mosaic has won national recognition. It’s up for a national station award from the Association of Community Rail Partnerships. This is huge credit to the young people involved, to their belief and their energy – and to the massive commitment of their team leader, Ami.

We’re delighted, and wish you all the best at the ACoRP national award ceremony in Torquay.

Meanwhile, we’ll be attending Brighton & Hove’s City in Bloom award ceremony on 22nd September: we’ve been shortlisted again in the Best Community Garden category and have entered for the Edward Furey Cup which recognises community spirit … which leads me to reflect on the fun we’ve had, and continue to have, in the station partnership and on all the wonderful people who’ve contributed in all kinds of different ways to our gardens and events at London Road Station. That’s community spirit! Thank-you!